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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.13, 4,762.56 and 2,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.13, 4,762.56 and 2,053.88 is: 2,834.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.13 : 4,762.56 = 2,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.13/4,762.56 = 2,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.13x = 4,762.56 × 2,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.13x = 9,781,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,702.92/3,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.35

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